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    You are here: Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Published: Jun 12, 2013 · Modified: Jan 18, 2020 by Trish · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    Blueberry and Kiwi Smoothie

    Breakfast Smoothie
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    purple smoothie

     

    Why is it that I can't pass on candy even when I don't like it? Never in my life have I had a moment where I said "I need some red licorice right now?" Never. Chocolate is completely different. I say that all the time for chocolate. Chocolate, peanut, chocolate and peanut butter...  But offer me a piece of red licorice and I'll have some. It's not terrible. It's just not OMG good, you know? Maybe it's that I would feel terrible if someone thought that I thought I was too good for their candy? I think I partake for no other reason other than a weird and misplaced sense of obligation. I really don't care that I'm eating candy, so what is the point?

    Its like the candy that comes with the cheque at restaurants. Who "wants" that? Really? Who wants that. I don't. We spend good money on a delicious meal and then top if off with a stale mint or butterscotch. But it's there and so I have one because it is there. That folks is called mindless eating. Mindless candy eating.

    All this talk about candy is this smoothie's fault. I was trying to think of a way to describe this blueberry and kiwi smoothie and the only thing that came to mind was Sweetart candies. Because it is sweet from the blueberries but the kiwi adds a nice bright and tart dimension. And after that discussion about candy this sounds really negative. But I love this smoothie. I rarely repeat smoothies. But this smoothie, there is something about it that is just perfect. Three times this week, this exact combo.

    Not too sweet... a bit of tartness from the kiwi... not candy sweet. & the colour sorta reminds me of purple Sweetart which is really fun. It makes me happy. And perfect after that hot and steamy six miles on Sunday. I was spent. Then I made this and once I got over the brain freeze, all was right in the world again.

    Sunflower seeds add an earthy flavour that I really like. I can't say that is overpowering, all I can say that you will notice a difference if you use sunflower seeds verses almonds. Almonds are milder and sweeter. Which is a nice complement too. You could also use ground flax.

    I use a Blendtec so I can easily add whole nuts and seeds, even flax, to my blender and not worry about it not getting properly ground. If you are not using a high speed blender use almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or ground flax instead of the whole nuts and seeds.

    Breakfast Smoothie
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    Blueberry and Kiwi Smoothie

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup frozen blueberries
    • ½ frozen banana
    • 2 kiwi fresh, peeled
    • ½ cup of ice
    • 1 cup almond milk
    • 1 T sunflower seeds or almonds
    • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

    Instructions

    • Throw all ingredients into a blender and buzz until smooth.

    Notes

    I use a high-speed Blendtec blender. If you are using a regular blender use almond butter, sunflower seed butter or ground flax instead of the whole nuts and seeds.
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    1. Davida @TheHealthyMaven says

      June 14, 2013 at 3:54 pm

      Blueberry and kiwi, brilliant! I will definitely need to make this soon. Sounds so yummy!!!

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    2. Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says

      June 15, 2013 at 11:00 pm

      I've never thought of this flavor combination. Bet it's sooooo good!

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      • Trish @infinebalance says

        June 17, 2013 at 8:21 am

        I'm hooked. 😉

    3. Susan says

      July 26, 2013 at 11:18 am

      This sounds absolutely wonderful. Just curious, though: is this for 1 serving or two? Thanks.

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      • Trish @infinebalance says

        July 26, 2013 at 11:27 am

        For me, for breakfast, this is one serving.
        But if I'm unfortunate to have an audience, I will most definitely be asked to share. In which case, I find the smallest little glasses I have and deal out mini servings to everyone else and keep as much as possible for me.

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